North Central RTD implements service modifications to Blue Bus schedules throughout the year, usually in Spring and Fall. These changes are based on ridership, resources, economic factors and community feedback, allowing us to enhance service for our passengers.
A series of North Central RTD Blue Bus route and schedule modifications will go into effect on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The changes include new and relocated bus stops, schedule adjustments, expanded service on select routes, extended MyBlue™ on-demand service hours and expanded holiday service on select routes and MyBlue™ zones. Route 341 TSV Green will also transition to year-round service, operating 365 days a year.
For questions about the changes listed below, contact our Customer Service Representatives at 866-206-0754, ext. 1.
The changes are intended to improve community connectivity and service reliability across the Blue Bus service area.
Changes include the following:
Holiday Service
The Blue Bus will expand holiday service, with modified schedules on additional routes and MyBlue™ zones. Routes 255 Mountain Trail and 341 TSV Green will continue to operate their regular schedules on all holidays. Service on other participating routes and MyBlue™ zones will vary by holiday, and fewer trips may be available. Riders should check their schedules before traveling.
Service will operate on a modified schedule for the following holidays:
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- Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2026
- The day after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2026
- Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18, 2027
- Juneteenth, June 19, 2027
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 11, 2027
- Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2027
- The day after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2027
- Christmas Eve, December 24, 2027
Routes and services with modified holiday schedules:
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- 100 Riverside
- 190 Chama
- 305 Taos Express
- 340 Chile Line
- MyBlue™ Española Zone
- MyBlue™ Taos Zone
For more information on holiday service, call 866-206-0754
100 Riverside
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 100 Riverside will go into effect:
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- Route 100 Riverside will extend service hours to 7:30 p.m. to provide more connectivity around Espanola.
The route will also run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:31 p.m. on the following holidays:
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
150 Chimayó
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 150 Chimayó will go into effect:
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- 150 Chimayó will have adjusted departure times to improve connections with other routes at stop #30 Española Transit Center.
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- Eastbound Trips to Las Trampas
- Trip 1E will start 15 minutes earlier at 5:45 a.m.
- Trip 2E will start 20 minutes earlier at 8:00 a.m.
- Trip 5E will start 5 minutes earlier at 11:00 a.m.
- Trip 6E will start 10 minutes earlier at 12:10 p.m.
- Trip 7E will start 5 minutes later at 3:00 p.m.
- Westbound Trips to Española
- Trip 1W will start 15 minutes earlier at 6:55 a.m.
- Trip 2W will start 18 minutes earlier at 8:32 p.m.
- Trip 4W will start 5 minutes earlier at 11:30 a.m.
- Trip 6W will start 10 minutes earlier at 12:40 p.m.
- Trip 7W will start 5 minutes later at 3:20 p.m.
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Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
190 Chama
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 190 Chama will go into effect:
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- Route 190 Chama will have schedule adjustments on northbound and southbound trips to improve reliability.
The route will also operate from 7:35 a.m. to 5:18 p.m. on the following holidays:
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
255 Mountain Trail
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 255 Mountain Trail will go into effect:
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- 255 Mountain Trail will increase service on Fridays to operate the same schedule as Saturday and Sunday with six eastbound and westbound trips from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Weekday trips Monday through Thursday will remain unchanged
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
275 Turquoise Trail
Effective November 7, the following changes to route 275 Turquoise Trail will go into effect:
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- A new stop will be added to all southbound trips at NM-14 & Pollito Road near Beer Creek Brewing Company
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
305 Taos Express
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 305 Taos Express will go into effect:
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- New stops at Española Transit Center, Cities of Gold Casino Park & Ride Lot and NM-68 & E Camino Abajo de la Loma in Ranchos de Taos will be added to the route
- 305 Taos Express will have adjusted schedule times to improve connections and reliability
- Southbound trip 1S to Santa Fe will start 15 minutes earlier at 7:55 a.m.
- Southbound trip 2S to Santa Fe will start 15 minutes earlier at 12:45 p.m.
The route will also operate from 7:55 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on select holidays.
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- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
340 Chile Line
With the addition of two 35-foot buses, route 340 Chile Line will have schedule adjustments and bus stop changes to accommodate the larger vehicles.
Effective Saturday, November 7, the following changes to route 340 Chile Line will go into effect:
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- The 340 Chile Line will no longer serve stop #11 Taos County Administration Building. Riders an use the nearest stop at Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Albright St
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- Stop #445 Taos Mountain Casino will relocate to the South end of the parking lot
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- Stop #44 Holy Cross Hospital will relocate to Weimer Rd
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- Stop #433 Camino de la Cruz at Loma Parda will be permanently removed
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- Stop #434 Taos Youth & Family Center will relocate to Paseo del Cañon E
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- A new stop will be added to all northbound and southbound trips at Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Albright St
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- A new stop will be added to all northbound and southbound trips at Taos Pueblo Senior Center
The route will also operate from 7:39 a.m. to 6:13 p.m. on the following holidays:
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
341 TSV Green
Effective November 7, the following changes to route 341 TSV Green will go into effect:
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- 341 TSV Green will operate 365 days a year including holidays
- Stop #512 Arroyo Seco Community Center will close and new northbound and southbound stops will be added on NM-150 in front of the Community Center
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- The 341 TSV Green route will not serve stop #11 Taos County Administration Building
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
360 Tres Piedras
Effective November 7, the following changes to route 360 Tres Piedras will go into effect:
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- 360 Tres Piedras will add service on Fridays
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
370 Carson
Effective November 7, the following changes to route 370 Carson will go into effect:
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- 370 Carson will have adjusted departure times in the afternoon trips
- Westbound trip 2W to Carson will start 15 minutes earlier at 2:45 p.m.
- Eastbound trip 2E to Taos will start 15 minutes earlier at 3:40 p.m.
- A MyBlue™ vehicle will operate on the route in place of a standard Blue Bus
- Two new bus stops will be added in Tres Orejas and at Rim Rd & NM-567
Check our routes page for the updated schedule HERE.
MyBlue™ Española Zone
Effective November 7, the following changes to the Española MyBlue™ Zone will go into effect:
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- Española Zone will now operate from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The zone will also operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the following holidays:
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
Check our routes page for the updated zone HERE.
MyBlue™ La Cienega Zone
Effective November 7, the following changes to the La Cienega MyBlue™ Zone will go into effect:
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- La Cienega Zone service hours will be reinstated to operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Check our routes page for the updated zone HERE.
MyBlue™ Taos Zone
Effective November 7, the following changes to the Taos MyBlue™ Zone will go into effect:
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- Taos Zone will now operate from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with new boundaries to connect more of the community.
The zone will also operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the following holidays:
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veteran’s Day
- The day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
Check our routes page for the updated zone HERE.